$$ Scholarship list $$

By Due Date (Top= Due Soonest)

See Mrs. Chase if you have questions about the following. Many scholarships require your transcripts and if you get us your completed application a few days in advance of the due date, we can include your transcript with your scholarship applications and mail it for you.

Eligibility: Student MUST be related to a firefighter, be a firefighter or an explorer in the fire department that is a member of the Association of Fire Districts of the state of New York -Must be pursuing a post-secondary career in the community service related areas of endeavor at a two or four year college.

Transcript Required!: Return your complete application to Mrs. Chase before the deadline and we will mail the complete packet together.

Eligibility: Graduating high school senior who plans to enroll in a full-time bachelors program for environmental, civil engineering, chemical engineering, hydrogeology, or biology/microbiology; all with a focus on environmental issues.

Eligibility: Seniors accepted to an accredited non-profit college, full-time enrollment and in an undergraduate program; permanent resident of WNY. Strong preference is given to students who are Pell eligible.

How this works: You are applying to the foundation to receive scholarship money from various sponsors. Your ONE online application covers all of their scholarships. They match you up with the money based upon that one application. Monetary awards are primarily awarded based upon financial need, although certain awards are based on scholastic achievement, service or other requirements. You must be going to college and you must apply for financial aid using the FASFA. This is a super way to receive more financial assistance.

Attachment is informational only- all applications must be completed online in the timeline above.

Application deadline: March 16, 2018 (must be received by committee on this day so mail at least 4 days in advance)

Award amount: not specified

Eligibility: Must reside in Chautauqua County

Requirements: Must complete a 250 word essay on the following topic: “How I practice environmental conservation at home, in my community, and how I will in the future”. Also required: completed application, college acceptance letter, teacher recommendation, and personal recommendation.

Eligibility: For high school seniors who show an active engagement in his or her own health and wellness, while also encouraging healthier living throughout the community. Student must be able to illustrate what steps he or she has taken to live a healthier life, what he or she is doing to help and inspire others, and the results from his or her efforts.

The attachment is just a screen shot of the website FYI; the actual application and information is all online at the address above

Eligibility: Graduating senior entering a program of study in one of the following: Biology, Botany, Conservation, Horticulture, Forestry, Land Management, Landscape Design, Wildlife Science, Environmental Science or a related field.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a member or junior member of the SWAVF or SWAVF Auxiliary or a child or grandchild of a member; and graduating senior entering an institution of higher learning.

Requirements:Application, two letters of recommendation, documentation of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning, & an essay describing how “Community Service as an Educational Experience”